10th Annual Richmond Pow Wow set for Nov. 2
The community is invited to enjoy and learn about Native American culture, and to honor the elders, at the 10th Annual Richmond Pow Wow on Saturday, Nov. 2.
The free event runs from 10 a.m....
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set to be held this Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"Bring your pills for disposal at the following sites," according to the Contra...
MLK, Jr. Park Fitness Zone grand opening set for Sunday
A grand opening is set to be held this Sunday for a new Fitness Zone at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Richmond.
The free event featuring food and music will run from 10 a.m....
Richmond invites outdoor marijuana grows, considers pot cafes
Richmond City Council voted Tuesday in favor of continuing to allow residents to grow marijuana outdoors for personal use, as long as it doesn't exceed the state maximum of six plants and if the...
‘UTV’ purchased for new Richmond San Rafael Bridge bike/ped path
The opening of the Richmond San Rafael Bridge bicycle/pedestrian path is tentatively slated for Nov. 16.
And in anticipation, the Bay Area Toll Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans, purchased "Utility 61," or "U61," for the...
Meet the people who are keeping Richmond residents safe
By Mike Kinney
They're described as shining examples of a community policing strategy that is oft-credited for a significant reduction in crime in Richmond in the last decade.
And in some cases, the people helping to...
San Pablo maintenance worker recognized for enthusiasm, dedication
A positive attitude goes a long way.
Erick Guzman, described as a highly approachable and dedicated maintenance worker for the City of San Pablo, has received the Chrysalis Award by the Northern California Chapter of...
BART employee hospitalized after fire spreads to Richmond maintenance yard
A BART employee was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation after a fire that apparently originated at a homeless encampment on the Union Pacific right-of-way spread to a control tower in the BART Richmond maintenance...
San Pablo man fatally struck by train, autopsy indicates
A San Pablo man found deceased at the train tracks near Parr Boulevard and Giant Road on Thursday was likely struck by a train and did not suffer from a gunshot wound as initially...
Richmond Promise Scholar spotlight: Asya Saechao
Meet the Richmond Promise Scholars, a growing movement of hundreds of students from Richmond and North Richmond who are currently attending over 100 colleges and universities. They are beneficiaries of the Richmond Promise college...
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Harvest Festival brings a taste of Octoberfest to Rich City
By Kathy Chouteau
The Backyard will be celebrating a bounty of local craft beer and cider brewers Octoberfest-style at its first-ever “Harvest Festival” Sun., Oct....
RAC’s Fall Family Day to celebrate art, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Art Center’s Fall Family Day will flutter into its Barrett Avenue courtyard with a cornucopia of festive fun Sat., Oct....
‘Jaws of Life’ extrication demonstrated at Tri-City Safety Day
Richmond fire crews were among the local first responders who participated in the Tri-City Safety Day at El Cerrito Plaza on Saturday.
The event featuring...
